Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Nancy Jane Shandrick
Feb 13, 2016
Nancy Jane Shandrick, age 73, peacefully passed away February 13, 2016 at Porter Hospice in Centennial, CO. Nancy was born October 18, 1942 in Denver, CO to Carl and Lelia Callaway. She worked her entire life in the banking industry. Nancy started in customer service and worked her way up to branch manager when she retired. Nancy loved to travel,...
Leona Kersten
Feb 13, 2016
Leona Kersten May 25, 1927-February 13, 2016 Survived by son Kyle (Lynn); grandchildren Heather (Nate) Tidd, Natalie (Cameron) Stant, Kassandra Dierenfield; 7 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband Gene. Memorial Service Wed., 02/24/16, 2:00 PM, Horan & McConaty, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd.

Edward Franklin Garland, Sr.
Feb 13, 2016
Edward Franklin Garland Sr., 92, of Denver. Loving husband of Lou Ann Garland. Funeral Mass Monday, 10 am , St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 300 S. Sherman St. Burial Fort Logan National Cemetery. Please share condolences by visiting the guestbook link below.
Jim Sullivan
Feb 12, 2016
James Brewster Sullivan (Sully) from Centennial, Colorado, went home to be with the Lord at 69 years of age on February 12, 2016. Jim is survived by his wife of 48 years, Dotti; children Brandon (Elizabeth) Sullivan and Laura Jane (AJ) Page; siblings Kenneth Sullivan and Kathleen Jenkins. He was the grandfather to his five treasured grandsons: Riley James, Blake,...
Jean Emily Blake
Feb 12, 2016
Jean Emily Blake, age 89, of Aurora, CO passed away on February 12, 2016 in Kiowa, CO. Jean Emily was born on March 1, 1926 and raised in Bradfield, England. She was one of five children and all of her siblings have preceded her in death. She made her journey to the states after meeting her husband, Pat Adair Blake....
Hugh Winfield Hill
Feb 12, 2016
Hugh Winfield Hill, of Aurora and Denver died on February 12, 2016, he was 91 years old. He is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy and son-in-law Steven Franze. He is survived by his daughters, Leonora Hill & Claudia Franze; his sister, Ruth Wilber; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as his loving caregivers. Hugh was a retired USAF...
Jose Luis Castaneda
Feb 12, 2016
Jose, 59, passed away February 12, 2016. Survived by his children, Michael Castaneda and Gracie Metzger; mother Nelfa Castaneda; and siblings David and Belen. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, February 15, 2016, 1 PM at St John's Lutheran Church, 700 S Franklin St, Denver. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to YWAM Idaho, PO Box 70,...
Eric Richard Wellman
Feb 12, 2016
Eric Richard Wellman, 64, passed away on February 12, 2016. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 11:00 AM at First United Methodist Church located at 1200 South Street, Castle Rock, Colorado 80104. Please share your memories of Eric and condolences with his family by signing the guestbook below.
Thomas Samuel Bernie Jr.
Feb 12, 2016
Thomas Samuel Bernie, Jr., 95 3/4, passed away on February 12th, 2016 after successfully completing a long and fruitful life. He was born in White Plains, New York on May 18th, 1920. On July 6th, 1944 he married Imogene Austreim and together they enjoyed a special life filled with family, travel and adventure for 65 years until her death in...
Kimberly Anne Marquis
Feb 12, 2016
KIMBERLY ANNE MARQUIS JULY 30, 1970 TO FEBRUARY 12, 2016 A beautiful soul, who brought to us the love and wisdom of ages. Kimberly was born in Houston, Texas, and raised in Denver, Colorado. She loved her Denver Broncos. Kim graduated from Westminster High School in 1990 and then worked with Atlantis Community, Inc. in several roles with other disabled...
Joel Nelson Levitt
Feb 12, 2016
Joel Nelson Levitt was born August 1, 1950 to Helen (Hale) and Melvin Doyle Levitt in Sailor Springs, IL. He spent his youth growing up on the family farm with four siblings and large extended Levitt family. In 1968 he enlisted in the Unites States Air Force to serve his country during the Vietnam War. He held posts in Europe,...
Robert ""Bob"" Gaudet
Feb 12, 2016
Robert ""Bob"" Gaudet, age 78, of Centennial, CO passed away Feb. 12, 2016. He was born on Mar. 13, 1937 in Ludington, MI to Camille & Loretta Gaudet. Bob received his undergraduate degree from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, MI and his graduate degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. He worked as a financial consultant after receiving his education....
Bernie D. Ruybal
Feb 11, 2016
Bernie D. Ruybal, 85, passed away February 11, 2016. A beloved husband, father, grandfather great grandfather and brother he is survived by the love of his life Alice Bustos. They were married for 62 years and had 9 children; Steve, Joseph(dec), Cherie(dec), Cheryl, Greg, Mark, Sharyn Kay, Jeff and Joseph II(dec). Bernie had 21 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren. Bernie was born...

Lee Ellerbroek
Feb 11, 2016
Lee T. Ellerbroek, 82, of Greenwood Village, Colorado passed away February 11, 2016. A Visitation will be held on Monday, February 15, 2016 at 6:00 PM at Horan & McConaty, 5303 East County Line Road, Centennial, Colorado. A Rosary will follow at 7:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 11:30 AM at Saint...
Raymond Keith Valentine
Feb 11, 2016
Ray was born in Coolidge Kansas on August 8, 1936, to Opal and Joe Valentine, the second of an eventual seven children. Ray was preceded in death by four brothers, Tommy, Richard, Norman, and Curt. He is survived by Ruth Reveile, sister, Austin Texas, and Jerry Valentine, brother, Syracuse, Kansas. Ray was raised in Syracuse, Kansas. From the time he...
Rigney J. Sackley, Jr.
Feb 11, 2016
Rigney J. Sackley Jr. born May 19, 1925 left this life on February 11, 2016. He has left a very large hole in the world of his wife, Shirley Marguerite who shared 63 years of togetherness. He was proud to serve in the Air Force for 3 years during WWII working with a group under Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower. He...
Jordan Anthony DiRenzo
Feb 11, 2016
Jordan Anthony DiRenzo, age 22 of Aurora, CO passed away on February 11, 2016. He was born October 27, 1993 in Denver, CO to Mark & Sonia DiRenzo. Jordan was a respectful and thoughtful young man who lived his life as a peace-keeper; never discriminating against anyone for their personal beliefs. He was an active outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing for...
James Wilson Hill
Feb 10, 2016
James Wilson Hill passed away February 10, 2016 at the age of 84. He was born June 3, 1931 to Clarence and Esther (Wilson) Hill in Los Angeles, California. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; sons Stephen (Robin) Hill and Drew Hill; grandchildren Ryan Hill, Carter Hill, Ames Hill, Ean Hill, Madeleine Hill and Ruth Hill. Jim grew up...
Anthony Kirk Hildreth, Jr.
Feb 10, 2016
Anthony ""Kirk"" Hildreth Jr. peacefully passed away February 10th, 2016 with his sons Anthony ""Brian"" Hildreth and Ashton Kirk Hildreth at his side. He was born July 14, 1942 in Plateau (Mobile) Alabama. He honorably served his country as a member of the Airforce, moreover he honorably served his family and friends. The answer was always yes no matter how...
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